This study was one of the first attempts to evaluate and quantify the benefits of transboundary co-operation between Georgia and Azerbaijan. A specific framework for inventorying these benefits, taking into account all the different dimensions of...

This chapter summarises the country-specific reports on climate-related development finance for 11 countries of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA). The full country reports are available on the website of the OECD-hosted GREEN...

Conveniently located near the world’s fastest growing energy markets, the resource-rich and transit countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia contribute significantly to world energy security. However, shared challenges across the region...

Azerbaijan has been proactive in reforming its business environment, including the introduction of one-stop-shop company registration and a best practice e-government portal. Financial and institutional support measures for innovation and SME...

In recent years, Azerbaijan has made significant progress in acknowledging the key role of small business in the diversification of its economy, and in setting up an institutional and legislative framework to address the issues of entrepreneurship ...

The studies contained in this volume demonstrate that despite the economic crisis, there still is much potential in this region and that the measures that need to be taken to realise that potential are feasible and affordable.

Development in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus was prepared as a joint effort between the Development Centre’s Black Sea and Central Asia Initiative and the OECD Eurasia Competitiveness Programme (DAF/PSD), supported by regional correspondents ...

The transition from a centrally planned to a market economy is not an easy process and has required strong political will and wide ranging economic reforms in the countries of Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus (EESC).

Development in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus provides detailed country reviews of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. It explores current economic performance and the challenges of economic development and ...

The OECD is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Throughout its history, the OECD has assisted countries in reforming and improving their policies to promote economic growth and development. It has fostered more open societies and the rule of ...